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Justice

Council's Vision

Mission Statement

The Akwesasne Justice Department strives to provide a comprehensive Justice System for the people of Akwesasne which is equitable, fair and respectful of individual rights and is also respectful of our Culture and Heritage as Mohawks.

Department Goals

To develop and administer a community based justice system centered on traditional principles.

To provide community members with the institutions to resolve internal conflicts and disputes, and a forum for the adjudication of community laws.

To manage and expand the restorative justice programs and native court worker program.

To provide community members with local supervision program for adult, youth offenders and federal parolees from the courts and correctional centers in Ontario, Quebec and New York State.